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The richly decorated iconostasis has highly regarded icons painted by Jeremias of Crete in 1612, but the sixth century mosaics on the ceiling of the apse are the church’s most impressive feature.
In the grandiose interior, the luminous 12th- and 13th-century mosaics of the nave and apse depict the complete cycle of the Old Testament, replete with a 66-ft high Christ Pantocrator with saints, while the aisle mosaics narrate the miracles of Jesus.
The Roman basilica’s long colonnaded nave leading to an apse gave way to the Greek cross with a central space surrounded by arches and topped by a dome.
It is known for its wonderful Byzantine-influenced façade and the interior’s pavements and mosaic of Mary enthroned with Jesus decorating the domed ceiling of the apse.
The remains of a small theater lie just in front of the code area, and the site entrance is dominated by the apse of the 6th century basilica of Ágios Títos (St. Titus).